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Frid Apr. 27th Cont.
photos. Wrote Julia & Marion.
Sat Apr. 28th
Weather fine. Fell in at 8-15 in full marching order. Route march through Figeldene [also spelt Figheldean]. In this village is still to be seen the chestnut tree & forge round which was written the poem "The village blacksmith". The blacksmith (Thomas Shepherd) & daughters are buried in churchyard in village. Afternoon washed clothes & rested. Wrote Mother.
Sun Apr. 29th
Weather good. Was detailed for guard but owing to having lost my voice with a heavy cold, was releived of same. Wrote May & children.
Mon Apr. 30th
Reveille now sounded at 6-0 AM. Transferred to Signal School with 29 others. Sent back to Training Batt to complete our Infantry training, after being taken on strength of School.